Wondering where to start as you dive into this year’s festival festivities? Here’s your comprehensive guide to the 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, with information on activities, live entertainment, schedules, food booths, and more.
The 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns to EPCOT from March 10 through May 31, 2027, bringing fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun across the park.
Whether you’re strolling through lush gardens, tasting your way around Outdoor Kitchens, or singing along at Garden Rocks, this festival is one of the most beautiful ways to celebrate spring at Walt Disney World.
Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about EPCOT’s signature springtime festival.
The 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs March 10 through May 31, 2027. Expect 60+ Disney character topiaries, 31+ gardens and floral displays across all of EPCOT.
The festival also includes live music during the Garden Rocks Concert Series on weekends, and family-friendly favorites like Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, Eggstravaganza, and Butterfly Landing presented by AdventHealth.
Outdoor Kitchens return with fresh spring flavors, and menus will be released at a later date
2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s New at the 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
- 2027 Flower & Garden Festival Food Booths
- Activities at the 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
- 2027 Flower & Garden Festival Merch
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival?
The 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will take place from March 10 through May 31, 2027.
How long does the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival run?
The 2027 festival runs for 83 days, giving guests nearly three months to enjoy EPCOT’s gardens, Outdoor Kitchens, live entertainment, and other seasonal offerings.
What are the park hours during EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival?
EPCOT’s operating hours vary, so check the official Disney World calendar or My Disney Experience before your visit. Outdoor Kitchen and activity hours may differ from regular park hours.
Be sure to pick up a complimentary Festival Passport after entering EPCOT. This guide typically includes Outdoor Kitchen menus, entertainment schedules, activity details, and other helpful festival information.
How much is the 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival?
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with regular admission to EPCOT. Depending on your admission type, a theme park reservation may also be required.
Food and drinks from the Outdoor Kitchens, festival merchandise, scavenger hunts, dining packages, and certain other experiences cost extra. Disney has not yet released 2027 prices for these offerings.
What’s Free at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival?
Many of the festival’s most popular experiences are included with EPCOT admission. Confirmed and expected returning offerings include:
- Disney character topiaries, displayed among EPCOT’s colorful gardens and floral exhibits.
- Garden Rocks Concert Series, featuring nationally known musicians and local Orlando performers at the America Gardens Theatre.
- Gardens and horticultural exhibits located throughout the park.
- Photo opportunities featuring topiaries, flowers, and other seasonal displays.
Browsing festival merchandise and viewing the Outdoor Kitchen menus are also free, although purchases cost extra.
What’s New at the 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
Disney has confirmed that several festival favorites will return in 2027, including character topiaries, gardens, floral exhibits, Outdoor Kitchens, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series.
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The park will once again be filled with Disney-inspired horticultural displays that create colorful backdrops throughout EPCOT. Guests can also look forward to a mix of returning and brand-new dishes from the festival’s Outdoor Kitchens.
Additional family activities, merchandise, menus, topiary details, and entertainment schedules will be revealed later.
2027 Flower & Garden Festival Food Booths
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One of the biggest draws of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is its food booths, officially known as Outdoor Kitchens.
Disney has confirmed that the Outdoor Kitchens will return in 2027 with garden-inspired food and drinks from around the world. The menus will feature a combination of returning festival favorites and brand-new dishes.
The complete 2027 Outdoor Kitchen lineup and menus have not yet been announced. Disney plans to publish an official Foodie Guide closer to the start of the festival.
Activities at the 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival
In addition to eating your way around World Showcase, the Flower & Garden Festival offers plenty to see and do. Disney has confirmed the return of topiaries, gardens, live music, and Outdoor Kitchens, with more family-friendly activities expected to be announced.
Photo by Maria Salerno
Popular festival experiences have previously included:
- Garden Graze
- Garden Rocks Concert Series
- Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration
- Seasonal scavenger hunts
- Disney character topiaries
- Gardens and horticultural exhibits
Disney has not yet confirmed which specific activities will return in 2027, so check back for updates.
Garden Graze
Garden Graze is a returning food stroll that encourages guests to try select plant-based dishes from the Outdoor Kitchens. In previous years, guests purchased qualifying menu items, collected stamps in their Festival Passport, and redeemed a completed passport for a complimentary treat.
Disney has not yet confirmed the 2027 Garden Graze dishes, redemption location, or completion prize.
EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series
Get ready to boogie at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. Photo by Courtney Reynolds
The Garden Rocks Concert Series will return to the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure pavilion for the 2027 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival.
The series will feature a combination of chart-topping performers and local Orlando talent. Concert admission is included with EPCOT park entry, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Disney has not yet announced the complete 2027 Garden Rocks lineup or performance schedule.
Garden Rocks Dining Package
Garden Rocks Dining Packages will return for guests who want guaranteed concert seating. These packages allow guests to enjoy a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant before attending a Garden Rocks performance later that day.
The list of participating restaurants, prices, menus, and reservation dates will be announced later.
Spike the Bee Scavenger Hunt
Spike the Bee. Photo by Julie de la Fe
Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration has become a popular activity for families visiting the Flower & Garden Festival. During this scavenger hunt, guests search EPCOT’s gardens for Spike the Bee and add stickers to a map as they find him.
Disney has not yet confirmed the 2027 scavenger hunt, its price, or its completion prize.
Disney Character Topiaries
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The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival will once again fill the park with eye-catching topiaries inspired by beloved Disney characters. Guests can also explore vibrant gardens and thoughtfully designed floral exhibits that add color throughout World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase.
Disney has not yet announced the complete 2027 character lineup, topiary locations, or garden exhibits. Details should be released closer to the festival’s March 10 opening date.
2027 Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise
Festival-exclusive merchandise will return in 2027, although Disney has not yet revealed the collection. Previous years have included apparel, accessories, drinkware, home décor, pins, and items inspired by festival characters such as Orange Bird, Figment, and Spike the Bee.
We’ll update this guide when Disney shares its first look at the 2027 merchandise.
Thank you to Disney for hosting us during the opening day of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
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